tappet
IPA: tˈæpʌt
noun
- A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.
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Examples of "tappet" in Sentences
- A tappet is thus a cam follower.
- It is merely a very long tappet.
- The tappet is nowhere near the valve.
- The hydraulic tappet takes up valve lash.
- The tappet body is cast from a variety of materials.
- A hydraulic tappet is used in a variable valve lift engine.
- Calling it a 'tappet' system is the best way to describe it.
- The gas system is a lightweight tappet and slide gas system.
- It is under and slightly right of the right bank tappet passage.
- A tappet or valve lifter is used in an internal combustion engine.
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